Heartwarming Days of Exchange

The delegation from Brunei, who we stayed with for about a week, returned home. On the last day of their three-day homestay in Mie Prefecture, host families prepared a lot of halal Japanese food for the Bruneians, and held a grand farewell party for us, including dressing us in kimonos, performing a typical Bruneian dance, and dancing the Bon Odori dance with everyone.

We felt lucky just to be able to see Mt. Fuji from the bullet train returning to Tokyo, and then, at Tokyo Station, Doctor Yellow train arrived at the platform next to us. We were really blessed with good weather on this trip, and it was a truly lucky week. The group finished their presentation and left in high spirits for their home country. Although it was a short visit, I hope that this visit will help promote mutual understanding between Brunei and Japan, and that Japan’s excellent culture and agricultural technology will be conveyed to Brunei.